Porous metal block for removing solder or braze from a substate and a process for making the same
US5284286A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 1991 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2999/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A porous metal block for selectively removing solder or braze from a substrate is disclosed. The block comprises a plurality of protrusions which absorb solder or braze through capillary action. The number and dimensions of the protrusions vary depending on the application. Also disclosed is a process for making such a block involving a unique two steps sintering process.
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